I am 25 and immigrated to the United States from the Ukraine in 1991. I have a Master's degree in business, and work for a research institution. But I also studied music for seven years - piano, timpani, and voice. It's my hope to one day become a part of the opera world somehow - I've no idea in what capacity yet.

I became a Carreras fan in the US after the 3-T concert (yes, like so many) and seeing him in concert in 1994 in Denver. If he wonders who screamed "Bravo!" the loudest, well the secret is out. My favorite Carreras hits? "Tu, che nun chiagne", "E lucevan de stelle" "L'improviso," and "Vesti la Giubba". I wish he'd sing Otello.

I managed to get the tickets for his upcoming recital in Denver. I'll sit much closer this time and hope to get an autograph. I feel so silly about it, what would I say to this great man? I guess, given a chance, I'd tell him that he is my inspiration and role model for courage, personality and class.